Carrot (Atomic Red)

Botanical Interests Atomic Red Carrot Seeds

Atomic Red' is an 8"-10" long, crisp, sweet imperator-type root. When you steam, roast, or stir-fry it, the contrast between the brilliant, deep red outer layer and orange core intensifies. Grow successive crops every 3 weeks to ensure continuous harvests as this colorful carrot is sure to be in high demand once it is seen and tasted.

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun
• When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.
• When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Sow 2-4 weeks before the last frost when the soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. 
• Seed Depth: Plant seeds ¼” deep.
• Seed Spacing: Space seeds every 1” with rows 6” apart. 
• Thinning: Thin to one plant every 3” when seedlings are 1” tall.
• Days to Germinate: 10-25 days
• Days to Maturity: 70-75 days

Growing Notes:

• Harvesting: For best flavor and texture, harvest carrots any time before, and until they reach their optimal size. The peak harvest period lasts about 3 weeks, longer in the fall. Late summer-sown carrots are sweetened after having been kissed by light frost; however, harvest before soil freezes, which may destroy the crop. In USDA zone 5 or warmer, carrots can be left in the ground for storage provided they are heavily mulched; harvest as needed on days the ground is not frozen.
  
• Variety Information: Tapered roots that are medium coral-red with an orange core. Outer color deepens to dark red after cooking. 'Atomic Red' is an imperator type carrot.